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SAP S/4 HANA PP (Production Planning).

SAP S/4 HANA PP (Production Planning) training course is designed for production planning specialists, SAP consultants and people responsible for production and procurement processes in an organization. The aim of the training is to provide practical knowledge of production planning in the SAP S/4 HANA environment, including classic and advanced planning (PP/DS - Production Planning / Detailed Scheduling). Participants will learn how to effectively configure, run and analyze planning processes in SAP S/4 HANA, how to use tools to optimize plans, and how to respond to changes and alerts in real time. The format of the training includes interactive lecture with demonstrations, practical exercises in the SAP S/4 HANA environment, analysis of production cases and scenarios, and discussions and question sessions with the instructor.

Issues

SAP S/4 HANA architecture
PP (Production Planning) module
Master data (Material Master, BOM, routing, Work Centers)
Configuration of planning parameters
Production planning methods (Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, Assemble-to-Order).
MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
Production Planning Table
PP/DS (Production Planning / Detailed Scheduling).
Planning heuristics
Alert Monitor
PP/DS Optimizer
Business scenarios and best practices

Benefits

The architecture and functionality of the SAP S/4 HANA PP module will be fully mastered
Self-creation and management of master data necessary for production planning will become a daily practice
SAP planning tools will enable effective demand forecasting, material requirement planning and production scheduling
Demand and production planning strategies will find practical application in various production models
Advanced PP/DS production planning will be implemented and configured according to the needs of the organization
Alert analysis and responding to plan deviations with Alert Monitor will become standard practice
Optimization tools will improve the efficiency of production plans and resource utilization
Self-configuration of planning processes, launching MRP and PP/DS runs and streamlining planning processes in the organization will be achieved

Who is this training for?

Production planners responsible for scheduling and controlling production processes

SAP S/4 HANA consultants implementing or maintaining PP solutions

Specialists in the field. Supply chain interested in integrating production planning with logistics and procurement

Operations managers looking to better understand SAP S/4 HANA's scheduling capabilities

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of SAP environment and navigation
General knowledge of production and supply chain planning
Experience with SAP MM, SD or APO modules welcome (not required)

Training program

Introduction to SAP S/4 HANA: architecture, features and benefits
PP (Production Planning) module - role in the SAP S/4 HANA ecosystem
Overview of production planning processes in SAP
Primary data in PP:
Materials (Material Master)
BOM (Bill of Materials)
Routing and resources
Work Centers
Configuration of basic planning parameters
Integration with other modules (MM, SD, FICO)
Practical exercises: creating and managing master data

Overview of production planning methods: Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, Assemble-to-Order
Demand and production planning strategies
MRP (Material Requirements Planning) process - principles and flow
Establish material requirements, production and procurement plans
Analysis of MRP results and interpretation of plans
Use of Production Planning Table and analytical tools
Monitor alerts and respond to changes
Practical exercises: startup and analysis of MRP runs

Summary of training and recommendations for further development
Introduction to SAP S/4 HANA Advanced Planning - PP/DS
Architecture and integration of PP/DS with ERP system
Basic data for advanced planning
PP/DS configuration and activation
Planning heuristics and detailed scheduling
Using Alert Monitor and exception analysis
Optimize plans with PP/DS Optimizer
Business scenarios and best practices

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For SAP S/4 HANA PP (Production Planning). we recommend: Basic knowledge of SAP environment and navigation; General knowledge of production and supply chain planning; Experience with SAP MM, SD or APO modules welcome (not required).

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 3 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: Production planners responsible for scheduling and controlling production processes; SAP S/4 HANA consultants implementing or maintaining PP solutions; Specialists in the field. Supply chain interested in integrating production planning with logistics and procurement.